So, as the title says, in the July issue of japanese magazine called Koakuma Ageha - a Himegyaru magazine - the style inspiration was kimono dressing, and some of the models made a new style of Oiran, an modern like, but still looking like a oiran. Also in this edition, they teach you how to dress kimono and tie your obi like oiran

I REALLY LOVED THIS ISSUE AND I FEEL SO SORRY TO NOT POSTED THAT HERE IN THE TIME!

For full edition, I will upload it if it is not forbidden here!it's a great mag because teachs hairdos and how to dress!

Ooh, I love it! And I'm not one that likes sparkles. But I love the modern take on oiran/tayuu. Sort of, "How would they dress if they still existed?"

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There are definitely too many damn sparkles, but I like the finished product of the oiran inspired looks; granted, I think they show FAR too much skin to be worn out like that (why is it that I can wear half of what that kimono covers, and yet that bare shoulder looks so much more naked?) but it's still cute. I'm not so into the himegyaru thing, but this over the top stuff is pretty fun to look at.

Thanks so much for posting the make-up and hair tech, but I agree that translations would help alot. If this mag has make-up tips in other isues, I would also love to see them. I have always enjoyed dressing up my eyes so it would be fun to see if they have new things for me to try

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Fuyou wrote:

It's about as sparkly as purikura and probably aimed at the same audience. It's cute, though, thanks for the info .

The public of this magazine are Himegyaru and Kyabajyou(hostess, cabaret girls from Kyabakura = Cabaret Clubs), so they enjoy bling bling and the mag brings that in every issue.

Kikuyo wrote:

Thanks for this Puri_Chan! Could you maybe post a few of the directions for hairstyles? I'd love to try these .

I wish I knew about Himegyaru a few years ago because I could have sooo pulled this off (18 to me feels too old for Himegyaru).

You will not belive in what I gonna say: most of himegyaru are 22 years old or older. Belive me, there are some models in these mags that are 29 years old, the answer for that is because Ageha is more for kyabajyou girls than himegyaru and those both style are seen as more mature, but still cute in Japan. You can find on YT avideo that shows a married woman that does hime!

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Thanks so much for posting the make-up and hair tech, but I agree that translations would help alot. If this mag has make-up tips in other isues, I would also love to see them. I have always enjoyed dressing up my eyes so it would be fun to see if they have new things for me to try

Every mag has tips of hairdos and make up, and I LOVE the make up tips, they are classy, sexy, cute! There are communities in LJ that people share magazine scans of japanese mags! And mostly every month people post Koakuma Ageha! *remebering that most gyaru magazines showsa make up of eyes! If you love it, you should try to look for these mags!

I don't have translations of tips of how to dress, hot to tie obi and hairdos, those scans are small and some kanji got blurry

Anyway, I feel happy that everyone enjoyed, but I made this topic to let the Oiran/Tayuu area grow up, but they moved, so, that's ok anyway

I don't have translations of tips of how to dress, hot to tie obi and hairdos, those scans are small and some kanji got blurry

Aww, darn. Well, hopefully I can piece together stuff from the pictures. I'd like to do a Sakuran costume sometime, and the obi style that they have in the picture looks simple and cute.

Hey, if you wish I can pm you(and everyone who wants if it is not forbidden here) with the links of This issue of Koakuma Ageha and March issues that also have more tips and coordinations of kimono, hair and make up!

Those girls almost look caucasian with their pale skin, light hair, and big eyes! Right out of manga, almost. (I can imagine all of them in Sailor Moon getup. Really sparkly sailor moon getup, like this: http://saraqael.deviantart.com/art/Real ... -120914707) I think that look is popular in Japan right now. I noticed many girls in Tokyo and even more traditional Kyoto with chestnut-colored hair and makeup done to make the eyes look bigger.

Anyway, I do like the new twist on Oiran fashion. Kind of kitcsh, really. And extremely shiney...

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(I can imagine all of them in Sailor Moon getup. Really sparkly sailor moon getup....

I'm on the wrong comp right now, but I DO have some himegyura-style Sailor Moon cosplays I can post for you

Please do! I'd love to see!

_________________"I didn't always want to be a bovine vet. I wanted to be a wildlife vet. You know, one of those sexy vets on documentaries that shoots polar bears with tranquilizers from a helicopter. Then I realized those weren't vet, they were usually grad students, and they didn't make any money."- Dr M

Umekiko, those are gorgeous, thanks for posting! I love love love the Sailor Pluto one!

_________________"I didn't always want to be a bovine vet. I wanted to be a wildlife vet. You know, one of those sexy vets on documentaries that shoots polar bears with tranquilizers from a helicopter. Then I realized those weren't vet, they were usually grad students, and they didn't make any money."- Dr M

I just wanted to ressurect this post because I tried out the style at an anime con and everyone really liked it!

I bound my chest with ace bandages, which I covered with white johnson & jonson bandages. This look was surprisingly comfortable. I just used a simple Nagoya obi and added some tulle to make it look like the bow in the front was intentional.

Seperately, I find it interesting that more and more photos from modern kimono fashion/style magazines include the models wearing..jewerly. Traditionally jewelry such ad rings, necklaces, and ear rings are not to be work with Kimono. However, modern trends and fashion seem to be including such additions.

Atropos, it seems that rings are considered okay with kimono in most "regular-wear" instances. But other jewelry is a no-no, aside from (possibly) pearls with a kurotomesode. (only pearls, and only with a kurotomesode)

Atropos, it seems that rings are considered okay with kimono in most "regular-wear" instances. But other jewelry is a no-no, aside from (possibly) pearls with a kurotomesode. (only pearls, and only with a kurotomesode)

Noted. However, I have had several older Japanese women inform me that even rings are offlimits per their standards and understanding. The inclusion of rings from the sources I have dealt with is a more modern trend.

I frequently wore earrings that matched my kimono, and was never lectured on it (little drops with pastel colors, worn with a komon). Other times (mainly when wearing furisode), I made sure to wear studs.

I also had an issue with rings, but only when dressing (they would sometimes catch on the threads in the obi, making pulls in the threads, even when being careful). So I'd take them off when dressing, but put them on when finished, as I always wear them. My sensei hadn't said anything about them that I can remember, but that was several years ago now. Many Japanese people I noticed don't wear rings at all; it wasn't something they did culturally (but is more common now with influence of Western culture, especially related to weddings).

I thought it was really only necklaces that were no-nos because of the neckline; I can't be positive about watches and bracelets, but I think those were not encouraged, either.

I know there's a blog I follow and the girl always posts a pic of the jewelry she's wearing with her outfit (earrings, bracelets, obidome, headbands/hairclips, etc). Granted, she's not dressing up for tea and she is definitely youthful and stylish (younger than 30, I'd venture), but her kitsuke seems pretty immaculate and I think she wears kimono every day [choko-san, if anyone if curious].

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Does anyone have any additional pictures of jewelry worn with kimono? Even if you do not forum post them, might you forum pm me them, please?

I think it is pretty to have a bracelet, earrings or ring, just keep it simple. One of the traditionally 'inticing' aspect of Japanese femininity is wrists. So perhaps a nice delicate bracelet, but not a cuff?

Wow, himegyaru Oiran... it seems like it wouldn't work but it's so cute!

About the jewelry, if I can offer a more (cynical?) business observation... kimono are a dying art in Japan for the most part, and I think new "trends" in kimono wearing can sometimes be explained by the industry trying really hard to, through marketing, make a garment that is seen as uber-traditional (read: stuffy and complicated) into something more modern, fun and cute that young people (their customers for the next 30 years) can relate to outside of memories of their grandma's wardrobe and the four-odd ceremonial times they wear kimono themselves in their entire lives. I could be wrong but if I were a kimono maker, that's what I'd do!

Wow, himegyaru Oiran... it seems like it wouldn't work but it's so cute!

About the jewelry, if I can offer a more (cynical?) business observation... kimono are a dying art in Japan for the most part, and I think new "trends" in kimono wearing can sometimes be explained by the industry trying really hard to, through marketing, make a garment that is seen as uber-traditional (read: stuffy and complicated) into something more modern, fun and cute that young people (their customers for the next 30 years) can relate to outside of memories of their grandma's wardrobe and the four-odd ceremonial times they wear kimono themselves in their entire lives. I could be wrong but if I were a kimono maker, that's what I'd do!

Back on this topic - I would have to agree with this post. If Kimono want to survive, the industry and style needs to evlove with the world. In the end, Kimono are a kind of cultural fashion, fashion changes. Trends come and go, so to should the kimono grow instead of remaining stagnant.

I know there's a blog I follow and the girl always posts a pic of the jewelry she's wearing with her outfit (earrings, bracelets, obidome, headbands/hairclips, etc). Granted, she's not dressing up for tea and she is definitely youthful and stylish (younger than 30, I'd venture), but her kitsuke seems pretty immaculate and I think she wears kimono every day [choko-san, if anyone if curious].

Interesting. Would you mind posting the link t this blog?

One of the kimono magazines, I think UK, has a section on jewelry worn with kimono, mostly (only?) rings.

I always find it very interesting to see how people bring different styles back. I think it is very telling about how they percieve different cultures and how they would dress if they were still around today.

I know there's a blog I follow and the girl always posts a pic of the jewelry she's wearing with her outfit (earrings, bracelets, obidome, headbands/hairclips, etc). Granted, she's not dressing up for tea and she is definitely youthful and stylish (younger than 30, I'd venture), but her kitsuke seems pretty immaculate and I think she wears kimono every day [choko-san, if anyone if curious].

Interesting. Would you mind posting the link t this blog?

One of the kimono magazines, I think UK, has a section on jewelry worn with kimono, mostly (only?) rings.

Thought you guys may be interested in some of the anime based trends I've seen for wearing kimono. The first I saw in C.L.A.M.P.'s xxxHolic American vol. 3, page 28 and vol.6, page 163 were Yuko-san uses a corsette instead of an obi. The anime con I went to in may had a booth that sold both and had 5 difrent displays of kimono like this. The second I saw in Bleach by Kubo Tite on Nemu and she had a short men's top tucked up at the waist to a barely decent length and tyed with an obi, and at the con I had seen other girls who got men's tpos in difrent colors for the same type of look.

Atropos wrote:

SuzumeOdori wrote:

Wow, himegyaru Oiran... it seems like it wouldn't work but it's so cute!

About the jewelry, if I can offer a more (cynical?) business observation... kimono are a dying art in Japan for the most part, and I think new "trends" in kimono wearing can sometimes be explained by the industry trying really hard to, through marketing, make a garment that is seen as uber-traditional (read: stuffy and complicated) into something more modern, fun and cute that young people (their customers for the next 30 years) can relate to outside of memories of their grandma's wardrobe and the four-odd ceremonial times they wear kimono themselves in their entire lives. I could be wrong but if I were a kimono maker, that's what I'd do!

Back on this topic - I would have to agree with this post. If Kimono want to survive, the industry and style needs to evlove with the world. In the end, Kimono are a kind of cultural fashion, fashion changes. Trends come and go, so to should the kimono grow instead of remaining stagnant.